Broward County Library - Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young

About Broward County Library - Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young

Walter C. Young Middle School is proud to boast its media center, which offers an extensive collection of over 63,000 items. These items come in a variety of formats, including materials suitable for middle schoolers and those looking to learn Spanish. Plus, the media center features more than 40 public computers, three community rooms, and cutting-edge virtual reality technology, such as green screens, Oculus GO VR glasses, and MERGE Cubes. This media center provides an incomparable learning experience for students, with all the resources they need to broaden their educational horizons. Whether they’re looking for materials in Spanish or in more traditional formats, the impressive selection of over 63,000 items has it all. Plus, the facility is equipped with 40 public computers, three community rooms, and state-of-the-art virtual reality technology, such as green screens, Oculus GO VR glasses, and MERGE Cubes. Walter C. Young Middle School is proud to offer its students a media center like no other. It is the perfect place for children to explore, learn, and grow, with materials available in a variety of formats and virtual reality technology that will provide an unforgettable educational experience. With over 63,000 items, 40 public computers, and three community rooms, the media center has all the resources and tools necessary for an enjoyable and enriching learning experience.

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Wags and Tales Reading program

​​Children ages 5 to 12 can read to a pet therapy dog! This program improves reading skills and gives children a unique way to practice reading. Each child can read a story to a friendly and gentle dog from the Humane Society's Pet Facilitated Therapy program.

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Read-Along Books for Children

​​Read-alongs are the perfect tool for reducing your children’s screen time, encourage reading and improve literacy skills. We offer both Playaway Wonderbooks and VOX™ Books. The Wonderbooks' collection includes picture books, easy readers and titles for older readers, including chapter books. They also feature a Learning Mode, which provides a fun, educator-vetted question-and-answer session that keeps kids talking about the books they just read. VOX™ Books' collection features picture books and easy readers. Bilingual Spanish/English titles are available.

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Active Learning Center

Active Learning Center is an educationally rich children's play space that provides developmentally appropriate play activities to promote school readiness in children from birth to five years old. Located in the Ma​in Library​, it's free and open to the public.

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